# Santa Monica Public Library > Large, modern library offers quiet corners and a beautiful outdoor area with well-maintained plants. Spaces for kids and teens are big and clean, though some sections can be noisy. Presence of people seeking shelter affects atmosphere, but kind staff and impressive facilities support a respectful environment. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SantaMonicaPublicLibrary - Address: 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California, United States - Phone: +13104588600 - Website: https://smpl.org/ ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Bookstore — 8.3/10 - Quiet — 7.5/10 - Libraries — 7.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.7/10 - Meditation Spot — 6.7/10 - Reading Spot — 6.4/10 - Work Friendly — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "It's a peaceful, work-friendly space with quiet corners and private rooms." - "The outdoor Reading Spot is pretty and well maintained and quiet." - "It's really Kid Friendly with a huge section for kids." ## Good to know - Parking at the library requires payment at a meter. - The library accepts cash only for transactions. - Reservations for private study rooms require a library membership. - Community programs and workshops are regularly held for all ages. - The library's hours are Monday from 12 PM to 3 PM, Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.